Fast-Track Dental Referrals to Hip Fracture Patients
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Double dental clearance rates and anti-resorptive therapy initiation among hip fracture patients. Fast-track workflow improved osteoporosis management and reduced fragility fracture risks.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
Double dental clearance rates and anti-resorptive therapy initiation among hip fracture patients.
Background
Lack of protected slots and systemic prioritization delayed dental reviews and therapy initiation.
Methods
Standardized workflows, early prioritization for hip fracture patients, and dedicated dental slots.
Results
Dental clearance rates increased by 34%, therapy initiation by 22%, and overall therapy rate by 14%.
Conclusion
Fast-track workflow improved osteoporosis management and reduced fragility fracture risks.
Lessons Learnt
Structured care pathways and stakeholder engagement drive improvements in patient outcomes.
Keywords
Hip Fractures, Anti-Resorptive Therapy, Dental Clearance, Workflow Redesign
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics, Dental / Dentistry |
Project Lead(s) | Kevin Yik |
Project Member(s) | Natalie Ng |
Connect with this contributor!
Fione Gun - fione_gun@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_293_NTFGH_QM_2022_Fast_Track_Dental_Referrals_For_Hip_Fracture_Patients.pdf